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Thunder Against the Spread | No Paul George Means OKC Should Cover Against Clips Again

It’s been just two days, so not a lot has changed in this matchup except for the fact that Paul George is out of this one with a sprained knee. That’s a big blow for the Clippers on both sides of the ball. Still, it’s tough to beat a good team over and over again, particularly twice in a couple of days. A good coach like Ty Lue is extremely capable of making adjustments, and that could very well be enough to win this game. Still, I think OKC can pull out another win tonight, so I’m taking them to cover the spread.

OKC Thunder | Game #73 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers (Again)

Zachary LowMarch 23, 2023 No Comments Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Paul George Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

It’s been less than 48 hours, but once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder is prepared to take on the Clippers in Los Angeles. On Tuesday night, the Thunder got off to a horribly slow start, trailing 18-4 just a few minutes into the first quarter, but OKC managed to turn thing around quickly to take a small lead into the second period.

Thunder Against the Spread | Suns Heavily Favored Over Thunder in Phoenix

Zachary LowMarch 8, 2023 1 Comment Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Kevin Durant Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Phoenix Suns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams out, the Thunder is severely lacking playmaking ability on both ends of the floor. Still, this is a giant spread, and OKC has plenty of guys that can hit shots. If Isaiah Joe gets hot, or even a more unlikely player like Josh Giddey or Luguentz Dort, then they could definitely keep this a single-digit game. I’m taking the Thunder to cover, even if it is barely.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavy Favorite at Home Against Jazz

Zachary LowMarch 5, 2023 No Comments Jordan Clarkson Lauri Markannen Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz

OKC has been favored by this much just a handful of times so far this season, but tonight’s line just makes sense. The Thunder just destroyed the Jazz on Friday, and that was without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA is back tonight, plus the Jazz are without Lauri Markannen. Jordan Clarkson didn’t play on Friday, and he’s back tonight, but without Markannen, Clarkson will likely get extra attention from Luguentz Dort. I like Shai to have a good comeback night, and as a result, I see another double-digit win taking place for OKC.

OKC Thunder | Game #64 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowMarch 5, 2023 No Comments Aaron Wiggins Jordan Clarkson Lauri Markannen Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Just two nights ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder put an end to to their losing streak with a convincing 130-103 victory at home over the Utah Jazz. Aaron Wiggins led OKC with a career-high 27 points as 5 other Thunder players finished in double digits, and Luguentz Dort held Lauri Markannen to just 20 points 6-of-14 shooting. Overall, it was a solid win at a crucial time against a good team.

OKC Thunder | Game #61 Preview: Sacramento Kings

Zachary LowFebruary 28, 2023 No Comments De'Aaron Fox Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Lindy Waters III Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners sacramento kings Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

It’s been just two days since the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a 124-115 decision at home to the Sacramento Kings, but the two teams are back at the Paycom Center on Tuesday night for round two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced to be in health and safety protocols on Tuesday, so he continues to be out, and the Kings may be without De’Aaron Fox due to soreness in his left wrist.

OKC Thunder | Game #60 Preview: Sacramento Kings

Zachary LowFebruary 26, 2023 No Comments Josh Giddey Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners sacramento kings Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder returns home on Sunday night to play host to the Sacramento Kings. These two teams met back in January in Sacramento, a 118-113 decision in favor of the Kings. If SGA is indeed out tonight, OKC will rely on a more balanced point of attack on offense. Isaiah Joe was able to step up and score a career-high 28 points on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns, but neither Josh Giddey nor Luguentz Dort have shot the ball well at all in the last two games.

OKC Thunder | Game #60 Preview: Phoenix Suns

Zachary LowFebruary 24, 2023 No Comments Chris Paul Deandre Ayton Devin Booker Josh Giddey Kevin Durant Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Phoenix Suns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC continues their short two-game road trip on Friday night as they take on the Phoenix Suns in the second game of a back-to-back. The Suns are 32-28 and currently sit at 5th in the West, but their placement in the standings is expected to change perhaps sooner than later due to a blockbuster trade that was made bringing Kevin Durant to Phoenix. Durant is set to make his debut in a couple of days as he finishes up his recovery from a sprained MCL in his right knee.

OKC Thunder | Game #58 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowFebruary 23, 2023 1 Comment Collin Sexton Jordan Clarkson Lauri Markannen Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz Walker Kessler

NBA All-Star Weekend is long gone as the Oklahoma City Thunder is ready to begin the final stretch of the season with back-to-back road trip starting on Thursday night in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz. After a surprisingly hot start to the season, the Jazz have settled a bit into a 29-31 record. The Thunder has experienced a different route to a similar record, starting off the season slowly before picking up the pace to get to 28-29 on the season.

Thunder Against the Spread | Not Sure OKC Covers At Home Against Houston

Zachary LowFebruary 15, 2023 No Comments Houston Rockets Jalen Green Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I feel extremely confident in saying that OKC will win this game, but it has a perfect recipe for being unnecessarily close. The Thunder destroyed the Rockets less than two weeks ago, this is the final game before the break, and OKC is a double-digit favorite. While the Thunder should blow out the Rockets for the second time this month, I’m thinking Houston manages to keep within arm’s reach before OKC hits a few free throws at the end to win by 8 or 9 points. Despite the Thunder being the best in the league at covering the spread, I’m going to give Houston the cover tonight.